realtor: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Powell, Ohio
- 04/18/14 05:20 AM
Downtown Powell may have a small town feel, but this Ohio city is much more than meets the eye. Powell is a growing community full of great opportunities and activities. Check out the following facts about Powell. You might get some ideas for your next outing or just learn some new information about this wonderful city. Home to a Top Zoo - Powell is home to The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, one of America’s best zoos. With exhibits devoted to many countries and continents, the zoo has hours of fun for the whole family. The Columbus zoo is also constantly expanding its exhibits. In May … (0 comments)
realtor: Tips For Organizing Your Important Documents
- 03/06/14 04:37 AM
How many times have you missed a bill, simply because you misplaced it, and then just forgot about it altogether? It’s happened to the best of us and unless you consider an alternative to the way you’re currently doing things, it could keep happening. Staying organized is the best way to keep you on top of your life, and make sure you never miss a beat. Here are ten tools that you can use to help you keep your important real estate documents organized. Know What’s Important Knowing which documents are important and considered “real estate documents” will help you understand how you … (0 comments)
realtor: 10 Best Places To Eat in Central Ohio
- 03/04/14 02:05 AM
Columbus is slowly but surely making itself known as a food town. New restaurants pop up often, and the food truck scene is growing at a fast rate. But which restaurants are a must-see and which can you pass on? In this list, we’ll rank our ten favorite eateries specific to the Columbus area. Here are the best places to eat in central Ohio: Thurman Café – Known for their amazing burgers, Thurman’s has been featured on the Travel Channel’s “Man vs. Food.” Bring your appetite, because these burgers are huge! Aladdin’s Eatery – Look no further for great Mediterranean food that’s … (1 comments)
realtor: Things To Do In Dublin, Ohio - March 2014
- 03/03/14 04:50 AM
Looking for something to do in Dublin, Ohio this month? Check out the upcoming events for March... Jig Thursdays When: First Thursday of Every month starting in March Where: Historic Dublin Details: Come stroll the streets of Historic Dublin as live music plays throughout the district. Restaurants will have special food and drink items. Ride the free trolley and enjoy a special evening in Historic Dublin. For more information click here! Irish shopping Saturdays When: Every second Saturday of the month (March 8, 2014) 12:00pm- 4:00pm Where: Ha'penny Bridge Imports 75 South High St. Dublin, Ohio Details: Every second Saturday of … (0 comments)
realtor: 3 Tax Write Offs For Homeowners
- 01/24/14 02:16 AM
You have finally found a home that you fell in love with and you’re proud to call it yours. However, along with your home came the taxes you now have to pay. You don’t need panic though, homeowners have a number of tax deductions available to them, and a few sizable ones at that. Your tax breaks are determined by things like the size of your mortgage and your income bracket, but no matter where you fall you can find some type of write-off. Here are three tax write-offs that all homeowners should know about. Home-Office Deduction In this day and age, with everything mobile … (1 comments)
realtor: What You Need To Know About Paying Off Your Mortgage
- 01/17/14 04:10 AM
Buying a home is a huge accomplishment, and paying off the mortgage of your home, in its entirety, is also a huge accomplishment and one that should be celebrated. However, there are a number of things you should be aware of before you pay off your mortgage. Whether you’re not sure if paying it off quicker is beneficial for you, or you’re not sure how long you should spend paying it off, it all depends on you and the individual situation you are in. Here are three things you must know about paying off your mortgage. Know The Process No matter who … (3 comments)
realtor: 3 Reasons To Refinance When Rates Are Low
- 01/06/14 05:49 AM
For most Americans, your mortgage payment each month is a large part of your salary. With record low interest rates, now can be a great time for you to refinance your current mortgage. Refinancing has the potential to help you meet your goals of paying off your current mortgage sooner than anticipated. There are in fact many benefits to refinancing; however, it is important to do your research to know if it is the right option for you. Here are three reasons you should refinance when interest rates are low. Shorten the Terms of Your Loan If you’re considering refinancing, it could cut your … (2 comments)
realtor: What To Do This Year, Rent Or Buy A Home?
- 01/02/14 04:34 AM
Is now the right time for you to buy a new home, or should you keep renting? This is a question that many people are asking themselves as we bring in the New Year. The truth is that comparing the initial costs of renting and buying is a lot more complicated than you might think, and requires research and preparation. Here are a few things to remember when you are looking for your answer to your own rent vs. buy question. Home prices have been rising nearly ten percent in the past year, while mortgage rates remain at near-historic lows. Answering the question … (0 comments)
realtor: How To Buy A Fixer Upper
- 12/20/13 03:51 AM
If you are thinking about buying a home that needs some fixing up, make sure to check out these helpful tips to get you started... 1. Save Up When it comes to buying a fixer upper, you want to have enough money to cover the costs of a renovation along with extra funds to cover the miscellaneous and unforeseen costs that might happen along the way. Make sure you save up before jumping into a fixer upper. 2. 203k Loan Have you thought about rolling the costs of repairs into your loan? Talk to your lender about a 203k loan to see if … (2 comments)
realtor: 10 Tips To Make Your Home More Green
- 12/06/13 04:14 AM
10 Tips to Make Your Home More Green Going green doesn’t only benefit the environment – your family and your wallet benefit as well! You don’t have to go out of your way much to make a big difference and go green. You don’t have to convert to solar energy or grow all of your own food – MSN offers some great, easy tips on going green and making a big difference! We all know that recycling, using greener cleaning materials, and consuming less add up to a greener world, but here are 10 more tips on going green. 1. Get some green appliances. Older appliances, … (3 comments)
realtor: Work Smarter, Not Harder on DIY Projects
- 10/08/13 03:57 AM
Whether you’re working on a room or the whole house, updating your home can become quite expensive. Thanks to the ever-growing popularity of Do-It-Yourself projects, people have been saving money in places they never thought possible. Saving money is great, but don’t get stuck spending more time than is necessary on your project. Here are five ways that you can work smarter, not harder, on your DIY projects. Prioritize and Make A Realistic Budget Make a list of the projects that you want to complete and allot money for each of them. Put the high priority ones at the top of … (0 comments)
realtor: What Are The Costs To Selling Your Home?
- 10/02/13 05:28 AM
If you’re preparing to sell your home , it’s important that you understand all of the costs associated with the process before you even start. That is, you have to make sure that you can afford to sell your home before you actually try to sell it. Realtor.com offers a breakdown of some of the fees you can expect to come across when trying to sell a home.
If you’re working with a real estate agent, you should as him or her to do a “Seller Net Sheet” for you, which will list all of your anticipated closing costs (including title work, transfer … (0 comments)
While traveling through Ireland, we took a trip to the Skelligs ~ Skellig Michael to be exact. It was an extremely bumpy 8 mile boat ride ~ even the captain said it was one of the roughest rides he'd taken people on. Thank goodness I took a dramamine before going! When we arrived on the island It was cold, windy, foggy and absolutely, stunningly beautiful! Skellig Michael is an island, designated as a nature reserve and the site of an abandoned monastery built in the 8th century. There were a ton of puffins on the island, along … (6 comments)
realtor: Signs Your Home Is Overpriced
- 09/13/13 04:21 AM
Of course no seller wants to underprice their home because it means they’ll be losing money on the transaction, but overpricing your home can be just as detrimental financially as underpricing it. Listing your home for sale at too high of a price can result in less offers, a longer time spent on the market, and can require more money, time, and energy from the sellers than a properly priced home. Here are some signs that your home is overpriced: Your home is priced similar to surrounding homes that are for sale as opposed to homes that have sold You did not take into account … (2 comments)
realtor: What Are The Advantages To Buying A Home With Cash?
- 08/13/13 02:59 AM
Making a cash offer on a home eliminates the need for bidding wars and gives peace of mind to the buyer and the seller. Here’s why: If you’re in the market to buy a new home, you may have heard about some of the advantages of buying a home outright with cash. According to research by the National Association of Realtors®, almost a third of all residential sales are cash transactions and more than 70% of properties bought by investors and international buyers are cash transactions as well. So, you may be wondering, what exactly are the advantages to buying a home with … (0 comments)
realtor: What To Expect During A Home Inspection
- 08/09/13 02:51 AM
If you’re looking to buy a home, it’s important that you don’t skip over the home inspection. Inspections vary based on the type of property you’re buying, but the goal is the same: to save you from finding any surprise deficiencies with the home. A home inspector will make sure that the home is safe for living and will inform you of any major issues the home may have. The National Association of Realtors provides a useful article on their blog detailing what a home inspection should cover, so here is a list of things to make sure that your inspector covers. … (2 comments)
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